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- Epilepsy Treatment | Treating Seizures | Epilepsy Foundation
An epilepsy center is a special unit in a clinic or hospital that provides comprehensive care for people with epilepsy Epilepsy center specialists are experts in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of epilepsy
- Seizure Medicines | Epilepsy Treatment | Epilepsy Foundation
Medication for Epilepsy Medicine is the most common way of treating epilepsy and is almost always the first treatment tried There are many different medicines that can prevent or stop seizures These are called anti-seizure medications (ASMs) They will successfully control seizures for about 7 out of 10 people with epilepsy
- Your Role in Epilepsy Treatment
Your role in treating epilepsy depends on your healthcare team's recommendations Be prepared with notes and questions Follow up on any recommendations
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Seizures | Epilepsy Foundation
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may prevent or lessen seizures by sending regular, mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain via the vagus nerve The therapy consists of a device that is implanted under the skin in the left chest area An electrode or wire is attached to the generator device and
- Seizure Medication List | Resources | Epilepsy Foundation
Find a comprehensive list of seizure medications, including brand name generic medicines Each medication for epilepsy has different uses side effects
- Responsive Neurostimulation for Seizures | Epilepsy Foundation
This treatment is the only way to cure epilepsy, but it doesn’t work in everyone On average, only about 60% of people can be free of disabling seizures from removal of a seizure focus in the temporal lobe VNS Therapy or dietary therapies, such as the ketogenic diet, may help many people Another option is responsive neurostimulation
- Medical Marijuana | Seizure Treatment | Epilepsy Foundation
Medical marijuana is a potential treatment for seizures, studies show Learn about medical cannabis CBD oil use for epilepsy, including laws around use
- Devices for Treating Seizures | Neuromodulation - Epilepsy Foundation
Devices that treat seizures are useful when medication doesn't work Vagus nerve stimulation, RNS therapy, and deep brain stimulation are some approaches
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